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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.91, 1,161.04 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.91, 1,161.04 and 260.91 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.91 : 1,161.04 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.91/1,161.04 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.91x = 1,161.04 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.91x = 302,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,922.43/773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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